Parkside PBK 4 B3 Consignes D'utilisation Et De Sécurité page 23

• Stretch a guide over the complete length of the hedge when you want
to shorten the upper edge of the hedge evenly.
• Trim in several passes if you have to cut down a large portion of the
hedge.
• Make sure to remove any foreign objects from the hedges (e.g. wire),
since they may damage the blade of the hedge trimmer.
• Attention! The blades are still running! Do not stop the blades with
your hand.
The right time to cut:
• Leaf hedge: June and October
• Conifer hedge: April and August
• Fast growing hedge: around every 6 weeks from May
Pay attention to nesting birds in the hedge. Delay the hedge cut or leave
this area out if this is the case.
12.2.1 Angle adjustment
The hedge trimmer (17) can be adjusted to the working conditions by
swivelling the blade head (62) from +90° to -75°. (Fig. 19 and 20).
• Attention! Only adjust with the engine switched off!
• Press both unlocking levers (63) and adjust the blade head (62) into
the required position. (Fig. 19 and 20)
• Herefor, use the adjustment lever (19).
• Release both levers (63) until they click into place in the notch.
• Before use, check that the adjustment levers (63) have clicked into
place properly.
Attention!
The blade head (62) with the cutting unit (20) must not be completely
swivelled backwards parallel to the arm of the hedge trimmer (17)! Do
not work with this setting under any circumstances! This position is only
used as a transport position.
Oil the blades and the angle adjustment each time before starting work, with
environmentally friendly lubricant. Also oil the blade regularly while working.
Attention!
Only oil with the engine switched off!
Attention!
Incorrect use and misuse can damage the hedge trimmer and cause se-
vere injuries due to thrown out parts.
To minimise the risk of accidents by using the cutting blade, take note of
the following points:
• Never cut shrubs or timbers with a diameter of more than 2cm.
• Avoid contact with metal bodies, stones, etc.
• Periodically check the cutting blade for damages. Never continue to
use a damaged cutting blade.
• When the cutting blade becomes apparently blunt, it must be sharp-
ened by a qualified specialist. When the cutting blade is apparently
out of balance, it must be replaced.
12.3 Working with the pole pruner (26)
12.3.1 Automatic saw chain lubrication - fine adjustment
(Fig. 10).
Fill the oil tank (29) (see 9.4.3)!
The amount of oil can be reduced or increased with the adjusting screw
(64).
• Clockwise - the amount of oil is reduced (-)
• Counterclockwise - the amount of oil is increased (+)
12.3.2 Checking the automatic saw chain lubrication
• Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly.
• Ensure that the oil tank is always filled (29).
• During sawing work, the cutter bar (32) and the saw chain (31) must
always be oiled sufficiently in order to reduce friction on the cutter
bar (32).
• The blade (32) and the saw chain (31) must never be without oil. If
you use the saw dry or with too little oil, the cutting performance re-
duces, the service life of the blade (32) is reduced, the saw chain (31)
becomes blunt quicker and the blade (32) wears a great deal due to
overheating. You can see that there is too little oil if smoke is produced
or the blade (32) or saw chain (31) discolours.
• To check the saw chain lubrication, hold the chainsaw with the saw
chain (31) over a sheet of paper and give it full throttle for a few
seconds.
• The oil quantity can be checked on the paper. The saw chain (31)
must always fling a small amount of oil. After a few seconds, a light
oil trail must be visible.
12.3.3 Precautionary measures for the sawing work
Never stand directly under the branch that you want to saw off!
Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches and catapulting pieces
of wood. In general, it is recommended to set the pole pruner (26) at an
angle of 60° to the branch.
Hold the device firmly with both hands during the cutting process and al-
ways ensure that you are in a balanced position and have secure footing.
• Never try to use your tool with one hand. The loss of control of your
tool can cause serious injury or death. Never work on a ladder, a tree
branch or other unstable surfaces.
• Do not saw strong branches in one cut, always in several steps.
• Place the saw chain (31) on the branch to be cut.
• Apply light pressure to move the device, but do not overload the en-
gine.
Before cutting, clear the work area of obstructive branches and under-
growth. Then, keep the area clean, on which branches could fall after
cutting and remove any obstacles there, if necessary. Always keep the
work area clear, remove the cut branches immediately. Pay attention to
your location, the wind direction and the possible felling direction of the
branches. Be prepared for fallen branches to kick back. Place all other
tools and devices at a safe distance from the branches to be cut, but not
in the withdrawal area.
Always monitor the condition of the tree.
Look for rot and decay in the roots and branches. If they are rotten inside,
they can break off and fall unexpectedly while cutting. Also watch out for
broken and dead branches that could come loose due to the vibrations
and fall on you.
For very thick or tough branches, first make a small cut beneath the
branch before working from top to bottom to prevent it breaking off.
Basic cutting technique
Heavy branches break off easily when sawing and long strips of bark
break off from the trunk which causes lasting damage to the tree. You can
significantly reduce this risk with the following cutting technique:
• First saw the branch about 10 cm away from the trunk on the under-
side of the branch.
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